Seinfeld

*Prowler* · 06-10-2015, 02:46 PM

The show about nothing, as it's also known as. Considered by many to be one of the all-time greatest comedies. Some love it, some hate it and others just don't get it. But I'm sure everyone agrees that Seinfeld is a classic for better or for worse. It's probably my all-time favorite sitcom. it's humor is timeless and I can watch an episode dozens of times that I'll always manage to laugh at the best parts. Seinfeld is pure genius. Also, gotta love how dark and misanthropic it is. I notice that American sitcoms love to have emotional and sappy moments, unlike many British comedies, but fortunately Seinfeld is an exception in this case. I watch comedies to laugh, and I love how there's no sappy or emotional moments in Seinfeld. Even Susan's death was a joke. "Let's go to the coffee shop"

. Now, that's the line defines Seinfeld for me!

However, at first, I did find the humor kinda odd and wasn't really getting. My reaction throughout the pilot episode was "This is the show everyone went crazy about in the 90s? I don't get it...". I kept watching and I found more and more things to laugh at in each episode. The show did take a little time to jump the couch. Some say season 4 was the first great Seinfeld season, but in my opinion, it was 3. Although the first great episode I remember was from season 2: The Chinese Restaurant. "OF COURSE I'M NOT CARTWRIGHT!". Season 4 was fine and all, but I must say it's a bit overrated. I found seasons 5 and 7 to be the best ones, personally. But of course every season between 3 and 9 has great episodes. Speaking of that, Seinfeld for such a long-running show, didn't really have many bad episodes, did it? There were a few not so hilarious ones, but I cannot think of a truly bad Seinfeld episode. Some say the show jumped the shark after season 7 after Larry David leaving the creative team, but I don't really think that. The show seemed to change a bit, but that was a good thing in order to stay fresh. Although I do agree that the signs that it was time to let it go were beginning to show. But despite this, season 8 was one of the best ones, in my opinion. I also think Jerry Seinfeld was pretty smart in refusing to make another season. It ended before it had definitely jumped the shark. As for the finale... well, it wasn't bad but I can't say I've loved it. Didn't seem very logic for a show of such misanthropic nature to end like that. Felt like a contradiction, but okay.

Now, as you can see there's a poll to pick your favorite characters. Since Seinfeld has so many great and memorable characters, I decided to allow multiple voting. I can tell you that my favorite is George followed by Jerry. Kramer is hilarious as well, but the older I get I seem to get Jerry's jokes better and relate to his humor. Elaine had her moments, but overall I don't find her as hilarious as the other 3. As for secondary and minor characters, Franz Costanza immediately springs to my mind. That guy was a riot. Then would come either The Soup Nazi or Jackie Chiles. Mr. Petermann was funny as well. Never been a huge fan of Puddy or Bania, to be honest.

*turtlefanforever* · 06-10-2015, 05:12 PM

No Bob Sacamano. When have you ever seen/heard of a guy That makes you laugh but is never seen nor says a word in the entire series?

*Prowler* · 06-10-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

No Bob Sacamano. When have you ever seen/heard of a guy That makes you laugh but is never seen nor says a word in the entire series?

Well goddamn, you got me there.

It's for things like these that I always add the option "other" to my polls.

*Cure* · 06-10-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

No Bob Sacamano. When have you ever seen/heard of a guy That makes you laugh but is never seen nor says a word in the entire series?

It's...a thing. Ugly Naked Guy from Friends. Skunky Beaumont from Doug, Heather Sinclair from Degrassi, uuuum Al's mom in Home Improvement. The President from Veep.

*Prowler* · 06-25-2015, 12:59 PM

This was my ringtone for a while a few years ago. Classic scene.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-25-2015, 01:09 PM

Newman with George as second.

*Prowler* · 06-25-2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Newman with George as second.

I've never been a big Newman fan. Sure he had his moments, but overall, I found him a tad annoying. I preferred Wayne Knight's role in 3rd Rock From the Sun.

*shuriken* · 06-26-2015, 02:35 PM

Kramer man, that dude was awesome. He gave so little f**ks that it was fantastic. Coming in a close second was George, he was hilarious because of how much of a douche he was.
It's a shame Richards did that tirade a few years back, I'm sure he regrets it to this day.

*Prowler* · 06-26-2015, 02:45 PM

I think Kramer and George are what made Seinfeld so great. The show has plenty of great characters, but the funniest bits mostly involve both George and Kramer, since they're the most over the top characters of the main cast. Jerry and Elaine are more "normal", so to speak.

*turtlefanforever* · 06-26-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

I think Kramer and George are what made Seinfeld so great. The show has plenty of great characters, but the funniest bits mostly involve both George and Kramer, since they're the most over the top characters of the main cast. Jerry and Elaine are more "normal", so to speak.

Yes. They really are the best.

"Boy, that Hennigan goes down smooth, and afterwards, you don’t even smell.”
“That’s right, folks. I just had three shots of Hennigan’s, and I don’t smell. Imagine, you can walk around drunk all day."

Not to Mention "ASSMAN" I have that License plate hanging up in my room.

*Prowler* · 06-26-2015, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

Yes. They really are the best.

"Boy, that Hennigan goes down smooth, and afterwards, you don’t even smell.”
“That’s right, folks. I just had three shots of Hennigan’s, and I don’t smell. Imagine, you can walk around drunk all day."

Not to Mention "ASSMAN" I have that License plate hanging up in my room.

"OH MY GOD! IT'S A PIG MAN!"

*turtlefanforever* · 06-26-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

"OH MY GOD! IT'S A PIG MAN!"

hahaha. i totally forgot about that one. That was great.

The guy commits suicide jumping from the hospital and George is trying to get them to pay for it. He's actually had a few parking sketches.

The dinner party where they had to buy the booze, Jerrys house with elain before the fight where they argued over the spot, that one at the hospital where the guy jumped.

*Prowler* · 06-26-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

hahaha. i totally forgot about that one. That was great.

The guy commits suicide jumping from the hospital and George is trying to get them to pay for it. He's actually had a few parking sketches.

The dinner party where they had to buy the booze, Jerrys house with elain before the fight where they argued over the spot, that one at the hospital where the guy jumped.

Also Kavorka man and "WELL, I HAD SEX WITH YOUR WIFE!"

View Poll Results: Favorite Seinfeld character(s)?
Jerry	2	20.00%
George	6	60.00%
Kramer	5	50.00%
Elaine	1	10.00%
Newman	1	10.00%
Franz Costanza	0	0%
Uncle Leo	0	0%
Mr. Petermann	1	10.00%
Puddy	0	0%
The Soup Nazi	0	0%
Jacky Chiles	0	0%
Steinbrenner	0	0%
Bania	0	0%
Jack Klompus	0	0%
Other	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

06-10-2015, 02:46 PM	#1
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	Seinfeld The show about nothing, as it's also known as. Considered by many to be one of the all-time greatest comedies. Some love it, some hate it and others just don't get it. But I'm sure everyone agrees that Seinfeld is a classic for better or for worse. It's probably my all-time favorite sitcom. it's humor is timeless and I can watch an episode dozens of times that I'll always manage to laugh at the best parts. Seinfeld is pure genius. Also, gotta love how dark and misanthropic it is. I notice that American sitcoms love to have emotional and sappy moments, unlike many British comedies, but fortunately Seinfeld is an exception in this case. I watch comedies to laugh, and I love how there's no sappy or emotional moments in Seinfeld. Even Susan's death was a joke. "Let's go to the coffee shop" . Now, that's the line defines Seinfeld for me! However, at first, I did find the humor kinda odd and wasn't really getting. My reaction throughout the pilot episode was "This is the show everyone went crazy about in the 90s? I don't get it...". I kept watching and I found more and more things to laugh at in each episode. The show did take a little time to jump the couch. Some say season 4 was the first great Seinfeld season, but in my opinion, it was 3. Although the first great episode I remember was from season 2: The Chinese Restaurant. "OF COURSE I'M NOT CARTWRIGHT!". Season 4 was fine and all, but I must say it's a bit overrated. I found seasons 5 and 7 to be the best ones, personally. But of course every season between 3 and 9 has great episodes. Speaking of that, Seinfeld for such a long-running show, didn't really have many bad episodes, did it? There were a few not so hilarious ones, but I cannot think of a truly bad Seinfeld episode. Some say the show jumped the shark after season 7 after Larry David leaving the creative team, but I don't really think that. The show seemed to change a bit, but that was a good thing in order to stay fresh. Although I do agree that the signs that it was time to let it go were beginning to show. But despite this, season 8 was one of the best ones, in my opinion. I also think Jerry Seinfeld was pretty smart in refusing to make another season. It ended before it had definitely jumped the shark. As for the finale... well, it wasn't bad but I can't say I've loved it. Didn't seem very logic for a show of such misanthropic nature to end like that. Felt like a contradiction, but okay. Now, as you can see there's a poll to pick your favorite characters. Since Seinfeld has so many great and memorable characters, I decided to allow multiple voting. I can tell you that my favorite is George followed by Jerry. Kramer is hilarious as well, but the older I get I seem to get Jerry's jokes better and relate to his humor. Elaine had her moments, but overall I don't find her as hilarious as the other 3. As for secondary and minor characters, Franz Costanza immediately springs to my mind. That guy was a riot. Then would come either The Soup Nazi or Jackie Chiles. Mr. Petermann was funny as well. Never been a huge fan of Puddy or Bania, to be honest.

06-10-2015, 05:12 PM	#2
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	can't vote No Bob Sacamano. When have you ever seen/heard of a guy That makes you laugh but is never seen nor says a word in the entire series?

06-25-2015, 01:09 PM	#6
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Newman with George as second. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

06-26-2015, 02:35 PM	#8
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Kramer man, that dude was awesome. He gave so little f**ks that it was fantastic. Coming in a close second was George, he was hilarious because of how much of a douche he was. It's a shame Richards did that tirade a few years back, I'm sure he regrets it to this day. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

06-25-2015, 12:59 PM	#5
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	This was my ringtone for a while a few years ago. Classic scene.

06-26-2015, 02:45 PM	#9
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	I think Kramer and George are what made Seinfeld so great. The show has plenty of great characters, but the funniest bits mostly involve both George and Kramer, since they're the most over the top characters of the main cast. Jerry and Elaine are more "normal", so to speak.